GREYMAN: Home Security Pt. 2 - Cont'd

Here's the second episode of GREYMAN! I invited Rob Pingor, of the Core Group, who is an expert in covert entry to check out a typical suburban house with me. We are looking for every possible weakness that a thief or predator would look for, so that you can turn your house into a hard target. Pt. 3 is coming next week!

[heyy]

Good stuff. Do wish it was longer, but can tell this kind of through assessment of the territory was the first lesson these two guys received in this field.

Giving us a solid foundation.

[ryno]

i want to know what there is to protect yourself. We have concrete tiles on the roof. Theres been many cases where people get on your roof, push the tiles out of place to get into your ceiling and then in that way are able to enter your home. especially if you have heavy duty burglar bars on windows and doors then they tend to take that method

[ob]

Love the content just wish it came out more frequent or were longer segments. Either way thanks Tyler!

[raywhittington]

Good info. Paying attention to details like these you point out, can be life saving. Love those famous last words: "This doesn't happen in this neighborhood".

[atanner]

I do home security with both 2g sensors (often used by adt) and 3g sensors which is used with all honeywell sensors (used by most companies). I can say that 85% of all sensors, rather it be doors windows or motions, are hard wired. Probably 10 percent are both hardwired and battery powered and the other five percent are only battery powered. With all this said the batteries often last 28-36 months. On top of all this most door and window sensors are not visible unless you can see the frame.

[jdiluigi]

I work at a security company( My Alarm Center ). Those window sensors use lithium batteries that can last 2-3 years. Not only does your alarm panel beep and tell you what window has a low battery, But we include that in your monitoring. We will call the home owner and tell them if they have a low battery o if the sensor is offline. Those sensors have a tamper pressure switch in them. If the lid is taken off or left off they will get a call from us o the police dispatched if the alarm is set.

Message me direct before you post more videos about home security, between window sensors, glass break detectors and motion detectors that also are body heat sensitive, they ae not as easy to get around as older systems. Plus if you have a good company like ours, we would have a build in cellular radio for you system so cutting the landline ot internet will not prevent the alarm signal from getting to us.

[Tombstone]

Thank god I was almost dying checking greyman everyday for the next video.

[pierosangiorgio]

excellent, simple and clear! keep doing these videos

[mpwmu]

Great job. its made me look into a firm to look at reinforcing the windows in my basement. Tyler, you r doing a great service. Thank you.

[TheKentuckyPatriot]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! I really appreciate it and the content is great :-)

[drakesavage]

So... the overall picture at my farm is 1) There is ALWAYS at least one adult present. 2) When the driveway sensors alert us, someone walks out (armed) to see just who in the hell ignored the "No Trespassing & No Admittance except for delivery" signs. Yes the thieves have tried to recon us, and we send them packing with a warning, " Do not let me catch you here again" But I realize everyone cannot be as hard core as us.

[Bluecollarpops]

Their concepts on the home security is actually comical. There's not a single alarm
System out there that uses 9 volt batteries for window sensors or door sensors. Matter of fact all newer systems barely use 9 volts for the smokes. It's either CR123A lithium or 2032 lithium's. Which will last atleast 4 years. Also you're looking for wireless sensors, what if they had recessed contacts that are in the sill? There's way too many variables when it comes to alarm
Systems. Yes I install them, I'd welcome these guys to try and get into my
House undetected.

[jdc]

Hwy man. I think i saw you on a show where you guys put some civilians through a military type "camp". That was cool and so is this. Thanks. Good stuff. Stay safe.

[rhta]

Awesome videos. Thank you for doing them, it has helped me alot with my security mindset. It was great to see what the burglar is thinking. Please keep the vids coming!

[kentuckyrifleman]

Pumped for this series. I heard burglars will use the little sticker family things on cars to help pick targets because if there are a lot of kids etc it can indicate lots of cell phones and tablets, laptops and game systems etc

[GMPHX]

I have made my house a very unlikely target. First most of the home is built with block, there are security doors on all exterior doors, these doors are also steel entry doors with no windows or peepholes. The frames for the exterior doors are rebuilt for strength to include 3 1/2 inch screws. The two doors from the laundry room are double keyed deadbolts to prevent exit without the key. The windows all have the roll down shutters which completely secures the windows protecting them from ultra violet sunlight, damage from storms and the best security. Even with the shutters open, the windows are double pane argon gas windows, criminals do not like breaking these windows as they set off a very loud noise announcing the entry to all neighbors. The only way out if I am on vacation is through the front door. The shutters are crank operated, the handles are removable which means they can be secured in my safe, thus making operating the shutters impossible. The garage door is secured by drilling two holes above the wheels in the roller track then placing a wing nutted bolt in the hole preventing the wheel from passing over it. This is accomplished by buys two eye bolts and four nuts, the first two nuts are turned halfway down the bolt keeping it in place once the wing nuts are tightened. The garage door can not be pried up and the door opener emergency release can be tripped to save the door opener from damage. The biggest thing is to lock all doors and windows even when at home. I have engineered the windows to open only four inches for ventilation by using 1/2 inch electrical steel tubing, one in the track, the other bent at one end over the sliding sash to prevent the sash from being pried up for removal. All of these options are immediately removable in case of emergency egress. The yards are lawns only, no place for cover and concealment. The block is painted a bright white again to provide no cover. The power panel is locked to prevent home invasion. You might wonder how I came up with all of this, I worked for the local Sheriff's Office for 20 years and found out how criminals get in. I am also installing two cameras that will transmit to my cell phone no matter where I am, this will cover all entries. I have no pets due to allergies so there are no pet doors. There are lights covering all entries that are motion activated. Of course I am armed, but I have enough in place to allow the Police to get to my house long before the intruder could get it, this lets the police determine the use of force necessary and keeps me out of court due to excessive force. Of course there again, Arizona allows home owners to protect up to and including deadly force if necessary. When criminals think you are armed and capable of using deadly force they will stay away.

[jackwood]

I live very rural area when there's almost an unspoken rule about turning off your outside lighting. I can see several neighbors with most at 500 yards or more. I come from an urban area where outside lighting was essential. I struggle with the delimmea of keeping lights off but it feels like I'm a target all lit up around darkened farms. I do have motion lights everywhere and IR motion cameras but still debate lit or not lit. Thoughts

[alisterfolson]

Our neighborhood had a rash of burglaries; I think what saved my house was looking thru the window on our garage door you could see the garage was full of 'stuff'...lots of it. Maybe too much to go thru or they figured we had nothing of value

[edi]

I wonder what they would say about flats. There are less access points and the staircase could be frequented by witnesses any time. Moreover there would be always someone in hearing range. That being said, I know enough cases where someone forced his way in or put a ladder to the balcony and emptied the flat, without any neighbour calling the police...
Another interesting case study would be countryside: vast neglected property, chaotic design, could trip over any piece of junk alarming the dog and god knows how many people with guns run out...

[chancepaladin]

meanwhile, on "It Takes a Thief" :D :D can't wait for part 3!!!